Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS‘s insurance department is turned to by domestic and foreign clients on an array of insurance matters, across pension insurance, reinsurance, D&O liability, and P&I insurance. Department head Andreas Meidell is a key advisor on commercial insurance claims and coverage issues across energy and property. Henrik Hagberg splits his time between contentious and non-contentious work, frequently acting for domestic and foreign marine insurers. Trond Hatland is a key advisor to onshore insurance companies, and Henrik Møinichen is experienced in international arbitration relating to insurance. Markus Kjelløkken is engaged by insurance companies and insurance distributors on insurance and financial services regulations.

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Testimonials

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‘We have knowledge within the maritime insurance segment only. Nobody knows the NMIP better than Andreas Meidell. A true asset to the marine insurance segment.’
‘Nobody knows the NMIP better than Andreas Meidell. A true asset to the marine insurance segment.’
‘One of the most competent marine & offshore insurance law firms in the Nordic region with good insight into the Nordic, London, and continental European marine & offshore insurance markets and market dynamics.’
‘Andreas Meidell - strong marine and offshore energy insurance legal competence, in particular the Nordic Marine Insurance Plan conditions.’
‘High expertise in marine and insurance matters.'
‘We have a long-term relationship with the marine team at Thommessens and have cooperated over the years.’

Key clients

Gard
Den norske Krigsforsikring for Skib
Norwegian Hull Club
Tryg Forsikring
Garex
UK Club
Zurich
AXA XL
Chubb
Navigators
Markel
Swiss Re

Work highlights

Represented DNK in an international arbitration regarding a USD 180 million total loss claim after the detention of the VLCC "Heroic Idun," where the war risk insurer denied cover, arguing the incident was not a war peril under the Nordic Marine Insurance Plan.

Represented Tryg Forsikring NUF in a matter against Å Energi ASA regarding a fundamental insurance condition of "sudden damage".

Represented several insurers in a significant case where various funds brought claims in the region of BnNOK 1,7 against the former chairman and CEO of Norske Skog ASA, alleging negligence during a 2016 debt restructuring.